Bolsonaro Claims Hallucination Made Him Believe Monitor Was Bugged

Jair Bolsonaro said he damaged his ankle monitor because he suffered a hallucination caused by medication that convinced him the device was spying on him.
He made the statement at a custody hearing after his arrest early Saturday. Authorities detained him when they found signs of tampering amid fears he intended to flee.
Bolsonaro has remained under house arrest since his conviction for planning a coup. His long prison sentence was expected to begin soon, prompting strict monitoring.
During his testimony, Bolsonaro said he had started taking a painkiller and an antidepressant. He claimed these drugs triggered paranoia and caused him to use a soldering iron on the device.
Commentators doubted the claim, citing earlier footage showing him admitting curiosity as the cause. Former allies internationally also offered muted responses.